Participatory research, popular knowledge and power : a personal reflection.
1981
People working together around the world to generate ideas and action for social change
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The Chile case study : NGO evaluation policies and practices.
1997
Abstract
This paper explores the changing nature of NGO evaluation in Chile and in particular the changes that have taken place as a consequence of the transition to democratic rule.
Analysing the deforestation narrative in the Businda Participatory Poverty Assessment Report : how was it constructed?
1998
Abstract
This paper analyses the environmental assessment of the Businda Sub-village, as part of the Shinyanga Region, Tanzania Participatory Poverty Assessment. The author argues that the perceptions of the researchers involved in the research came to prevail over those of the community and examines the reasons for this.
Participatory rural assessment of community perceptions of quality of health care services in East Hararghe, Ethiopia.
1997
Abstract
This document describes the methods participatory process used to assess community perceptions of the quality of health care services in East Hararghe and presents the findings of the study.
Publisher
Save the Children
London, UK
http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/en/index.htm
Communities meet policy-makers : from institutional research agendas to community research and representation.
1998
Abstract
This document reports and reflects on research undertaken in three regions of Malawi. The reserch was initially based on a very narrow narrow research question and moved to an action-oriented approach focussing on participatory research carried out by communities using videos. The villagers involved presented the findings of their research on video to national policy makers
Participatory programme learning for women's empowerment in micro-finance programmes : negotiating complexity, conflict and change.
1998
Abstract
Micro-finance programmes are currently promoted as strategies for both alleviating poverty and also empowering women. However, a number of recent academic studies have questioned the benefits of such programmes for women. Given the need to examine their gender impact, this paper proposes an alternative to the traditional costly quantitative and qualitative impact studies. A participatory approach is proposed which integrates empowerment concerns with ongoing programme learning, which in itself contributes to empowerment.
Human Development Report Shinyanga Region, Tanzania.
1998
Abstract
This report presents the results of a one year study of poverty in Shinyanga based on eight sectoral studies and also participatory poverty assessments which were carried out in eight villages.
Workshop on future implications of practical experiences with PRA in Tanzania : overview with strategy and actions, Morogoro, 30 June - 2 July 1998
1998
Abstract
Overview of workshop reviewing the experiences so far in Tanzania with village level PRA processes. Ways in which village-level and District planning can be reconciled were explored and practical implications for policy and action at village, ward, district and other levels were identified.
Publisher
PARENT
Morogoro
http://
Knowing your community, showing your community : Community Resources' Urban Community Inventory Project
1998
Abstract
Designed for community leaders and community development professionals, this handbook provides details on how to carry out a community inventory as a first step to solving community issues.
Publisher
Community Resources
Baltimore
http://
Citizen monitoring and evaluation : a view from rural America.
1997
Abstract
The twenty second session of the Participation Forum focussed on presentations on the Empowerment Zone experience in Kentucky, USA and how citizen groups have been involved in monitoring its performance.